Monday, 19 December 2011 13:44
Photo: Photo courtesy of thelowry.com
Dance is one of the most sublime and internationally recognized art forms. One of them is Carlos Acosta, who was born in Habana in 1973. At the age of 9 he started his studies in dance, and in 1990 he traveled to Europe where he won five dancing awards, including the “Absolut Grand Prix” of Lausanne (Switzerland).
For 5 years he was part of the Houston Ballet, as one of the stars. Ben Stevenson, the artistic director of said company, commented: “Carlos has the ability to make everything seem easy, much like Baryshnikov.” His classic technique is one of the most pure that has been seen, with displays of virtuosity in every action. It is important to remember his roles in Manón, Romeo and Juliette, Don Quijote, among others that have passed through the United States, England, France, and Spain. He has also been affiliated with the National Ballet of Cuba, gracing the large national stages, as well as taking part in the Royal Ballet, where he had developed a brilliant career.
Carlos Acosta, the lover of salsa and soccer, has not left his roots behind, proof of which can be seen in his choreography Tocororo, a colossal work, overflowing with Cuban culture, which has been to every continent. His image and talent remain imprinted in films such as New York, I Love You), directed by Natalie Portman.
This “diva” –who received the National Dance Award in 2011 and has admitted that he does not believe in retirement- has brought part of his life to a suggestive book entitled No way Home (Translated to Spanish as Sin mirar atrás). He has been compared to the great ballerina Nureyev. Though he has spent time with Princess Carolina de Mónaco and the King and Queen of England, among other members of royalty, nothing has tarnished his insistence in that, like a flower made of skin, he unveils himself to us as a man that accepts ballet like his best friend for the pride of Cuba; a universal prince.
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